Us Code § 6581 - Reorganization of Agency for International Development
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§ 6581. Reorganization of Agency for International Development
(a) In general
The Agency for International Development shall be reorganized in accordance with this chapter and the reorganization plan transmitted pursuant to section 6601 of this title.
(b) Functions to be transferred
The reorganization of the Agency for International Development shall provide, at a minimum, for the transfer to and consolidation with the Department of State of the following functions of AID:
(1) The Press office.
(2) Certain administrative functions.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XV, §1511, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–793.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this subdivision", meaning subdiv. A of div. G of Pub. L. 105–277, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–765, known as the Foreign Affairs Agencies Consolidation Act of 1998. For complete classification of this subdivision to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6501 of this title and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XV, §1501, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–793, provided that: "This title [enacting this subchapter], and the amendments made by this title, shall take effect on the earlier of—
"(1) April 1, 1999; or
"(2) the date of reorganization [Apr. 1, 1999] of the Agency for International Development pursuant to the reorganization plan described in section 1601 [22 U.S.C. 6601]."
Part B—Authorities of Secretary of State
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